'There is something about the City Ground at the moment'

That's some fee!

Watford have confirmed the signing of striker Andre Gray from Burnley for a club-record transfer fee.

Gray, 26, has penned a five-year contract with the Hornets, in what is understood to be a deal worth in the region of £18.5million.

Watford announced the transfer via a post on the club’s official Twitter feed, which read: “It’s a grey day at #watfordfc. Perfect for a spot of @FootballManager...” before an in-game-style graphic was followed by the player saying in a brief video clip: “Hello, my name is Andre Gray. I am delighted to have joined Watford and cannot wait to get going.”

Nottingham Forest loanee Gboly Ariyibi has vowed there “is a lot more to come” from him as he looks to make the most of his loan spell at MK Dons.

The winger scored his first goal in his second appearance for the League One side on Tuesday night, sending them through to the second round of the Carabao Cup with the only goal of the game in a man of the match performance against Forest Green Rovers.

New FA Cup sponsorship deal

Emirates have extended their FA Cup sponsorship deal by signing a new three-year contract with the Football Association.

The world’s oldest knockout tournament will continue to be named the Emirates FA Cup until 2021.

“With the support of Emirates, last season’s competition reached over 912 million fans worldwide,” said FA group commercial director Mark Bullingham.

“The partnership will also allow us to continue our investment into the game at all levels.”

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Hull sign Larsson

Hull have signed midfielder Sebastian Larsson following his recent release by Sunderland.

Sweden international Larsson, 32, one of several high profile names to depart Sunderland in June, has put pen to paper on a one-year deal.

I’m delighted to be here and I am really looking forward to this fresh challenge,” Larsson told Tigers TV. I had some options to consider, but I felt this was the best move for me to make and I can’t wait to get started now.”

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Here's Nicholas Randall on Gary Brazil committing his future to the Reds

Nicholas Randall

The Nottingham Forest Academy has produced some outstanding young talent and securing the continued involvement of Gary will provide much needed continuity and stability in this most vital of areas.

11:02KEY EVENT

Gary Brazil signs new long-term contract at Forest

The club’s Academy manager has overseen the development of some of the brightest young talent to come through the ranks at the Nigel Doughty Academy, since first joining the youth setup in 2012.

High praise for Reds youngster Yates from Kevin Nolan

Yates was excellent in the Carabao Cup clash at Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night, crowning an impressive performance with a goal to make it 3-3 in extra time, before the Magpies lost 6-5 on penalties.

Ryan Yates scores for Notts County to make it 3-3 in extra time against Scunthorpe United (Image: Dan Westwell)

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Shrewsbury boss claims his side should have had a second penalty

“I thought it was harsh at 2-0 but we only have ourselves to blame for the first goal. The second one was a foul, for me, in the build-up,” Paul Hurst said. “We got a penalty at the end, but we should have had one before that as well.”

Here's this week's Forest talking point

Rarely, if ever, has the City Ground looked better than at 7.43pm on Friday night when the opening strains belonging to Mull of Kintyre started to ring around the stadium before kick-off against Millwall